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On Hands

My dear friend Laj Waghray has made a lovely documentary titled “On Hands”. She filmed artists, gardeners, musicians and crafters who use their hands to create their art or the product. My commentary on hands is much more prosaic. Last year I developed carpal tunnel syndrome. My hands became tingly, then numb and painful and … Continue reading On Hands

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Just Listen

I am asking you to do one thing today to care for you, and those around you, just listen.  You may be wondering why you should listen to advice from me. Let me introduce myself...I am, like many of you, a mother. I am also a seasoned teacher with a background in psychology and sociology. … Continue reading Just Listen

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Feminist Mom-ent

I hadn’t heard the term “feminist parenting” until I was way past the age of raising kids, and well into raising young adults who thought they were well past the age of being raised. But I’ve been a feminist ever since I can remember, even before I knew the word or grasped the full implications … Continue reading Feminist Mom-ent

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Children and Media- Young Children

From interactions with my patients and their families, I am increasingly concerned about the impact of digital media on our children who are growing up in environments saturated with technology. I had the mother of a two-year-old patient insist he was getting his “own” tablet as a present, and she became very upset when I … Continue reading Children and Media- Young Children